E/2014/27 E/CN.6/2014/15 (f) Discrimination and violence against vulnerable groups of women and girls; (g) The persisting climate of impunity and abuse of power, including where discrimination and violence against women, including sexual violence, is perpetrated or condoned by law enforcement personnel; (h) The failure by States, in contravention of their human rights obligations, to exercise due diligence to prevent all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls and adequately investigate and prosecute such crimes, punish perpetrators and provide protection and assistance to victims. 9. The Working Group expressed appreciation for the cooperation extended by the Governments that had submitted replies or clarifying observations with respect to the communications received, recognizing their importance. Noting the gap between the number of communications and the number of replies received, the Working Group called upon all Governments that had not done so to make such submissions in the future. The Working Group considered such cooperation essential for it to discharge its duties effectively. From the replies received, the Working Group was encouraged to note that some Governments had carried out investigations into the allegations made, explained their positions or taken measures, including improving the enforcement of existing legislation; introducing programmes and services, such as health-related services, to better protect and assist women, including women victims of violence; prosecuting and punishing perpetrators of violence; making efforts to guarantee the full enjoyment of human rights by women; and improving public awareness-raising activities and training to promote gender equality and the advancement of women in accordance with relevant international standards. 14-02869 89/95